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SCP-2169 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-2169
Expected annual
$2.3M
One-time setup
$4.2M
Annual recurring
$2.3M
Personnel
13
Initial one-time capital and setup costs are approximately $4.2M driven by facility acquisition/retrofit and equipment; annual recurring operations cost about $2.25M driven primarily by medical and security staff wages and ongoing cover/legal/contingency expenses.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $4.2M
Facilities $2.4M
[#1, #2, #4] Facility acquisition/long‑term lease and structural build‑out: purchase/lease and OR retrofit plus reinforced doors/access control.
Equipment $630K
[#3, #12, #14, #23] Observation suite hardware, initial medical equipment purchase (anesthesia, monitors, autoclave), initial secure servers/IT hardware and IT security setup.
Contingency Reserve $500K
[#16] Initial liquid contingency/emergency fund for legal fallout or immediate needs.
Relocation Reserve Maintain $500K
[#20] One‑time reserve maintained to fund emergency relocation/acquisition if SCP moves.
Cover Story Setup $150K
[#15] Initial legal/cover‑story structuring, shell entity setup, initial fake credentialing and cover paperwork.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $20K
[#18] Initial sterilization and consumable stockpile (autoclave consumables, gowns, linens) for starting operations.
Training And Credentialing Initial $20K
[#17] Initial training and credentialing for masquerade staff and Foundation procedures.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.3M/yr
Staff Wages $1.2M/yr
[#5, #6, #7] Ongoing salaries and benefits for security (masquerading as hospital staff), medical operations staff (anesthesiologist, perioperative nurses, on‑call surgeon), and research team/administration.
Cover Story And Legal $160K/yr
[#15, #22, #24] Ongoing legal cover maintenance, community relations/PR, receptionist/billing systems, periodic compliance and audit costs.
Research And Monitoring $155K/yr
[#10, #14, #19] Pathology and laboratory analysis (post‑op histology, sequencing, imaging), secure data storage/offsite backups maintenance, and experimental/extra research budget.
Insurance And Reserve $150K/yr
[#16] Annual malpractice/operational insurance premiums or self‑insurance funding to cover legal fallout.
Misc Contingency $150K/yr
[#25] Miscellaneous and sliding‑scale contingencies (unexpected repairs, municipal fees, inflation), budgeted as a percentage of operations.
Logistics And Transport $84K/yr
[#8] Class‑D procurement, secure transport, housing and associated handling costs for monthly activations.
Supplies And Consumables $75K/yr
[#9, #18] Per‑activation perioperative consumables and recurring replenishment of sterile disposables and medications.
Relocation Reserve Top Up $75K/yr
[#20] Recurring top‑up to maintain emergency relocation/search response fund.
Equipment Maintenance $40K/yr
[#12] Annual maintenance and calibration contracts for anesthesia machines, monitors, autoclave, cameras and imaging contracts (8–12% equipment value).
Utilities And Hvac $40K/yr
[#13] Continuous HEPA/laminar flow HVAC, hot water, sterilization energy and increased electrical loads for OR operations.
Biohazard And Morgue $35K/yr
[#11, #21] Medical waste and biohazard disposal, per‑incident morgue fees and coroner liaison/civil‑affairs cover payments.
It And Vetting $30K/yr
[#23] Ongoing IT security, OPSEC, personnel vetting and insider‑threat monitoring maintenance.
Facilities Maintenance $25K/yr
[#2, #4, #12] Routine facility repairs, door/alarm upkeep, periodic HVAC servicing outside scheduled equipment maintenance.
Training And Credentialing Recurring $10K/yr
[#17] Recurring refresher training and simulated drills for masquerade and safety protocols.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.3M/yr
89.0% probability / year
Normal year with mandated monthly activations and no major incidents.
monthly_activation_performed no_major_incident containment_stable
🚨 Minor Incident $2.8M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Serious complication, unexpected subject death, or limited civilian exposure triggering legal/PR costs and investigations.
patient_death civilian_inquiry regulatory_investigation
🚨 Relocation Event $3.8M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
SCP relocates (not activated >30 days) or forced move following exposure, requiring rapid acquisition and rebuild of new containment site.
SCP_relocation activation_lapse_>30_days forced_site_acquisition
👥 Personnel 13 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#5] 24/7 covert security coverage (three shifts) masquerading as hospital staff; count based on salary budget for 6–9 FTEs.
Anesthesiologist / CRNA 1 [#6] Dedicated anesthetic provider for sedation and perioperative management.
Surgeon (on-call) 1 [#6] On‑call surgeon for complications and oversight (not necessarily full‑time).
Perioperative Nurse 2 [#6] Pre‑op, transport and post‑op nursing staff for patient prep and recovery.
Research Scientist / Level 3 Senior Researcher 1 [#7] Senior researcher(s) to authorize activations and oversee experiments (budgeted as senior researcher pay).
Research Associate 1 [#7] Data analysis, pathology coordination and experiment support.
Administrative Staff 1 [#7] Project management and cover administration (billing/reception/HR).
📋 Confidence Notes
Line items and ranges are well described by the analyst notes and SCP procedures, allowing reasonable mid‑range estimates; variability in local real estate, litigation outcomes, and experimental budgeting keeps overall confidence at medium.
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